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How to get fromWashington DC to Ann Arborby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit, bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DCA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    5h 1m
    $132–1,124

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Columbus
    14h 47m
    $82–154

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Columbus
    16h 23m
    $157–344

  4. Drive 506.9 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Ann Arborcar car 506.9 mi
    9h 8m
    $93–134

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IAD - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    5h 32m
    $131–1,123

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BWI - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    5h 42m
    $173–1,172

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DCA - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 50m
    $105–582

Washington DC to Ann Arbor by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Toledo in around 14h 47m.

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